This is a 3D printed unit designed to convert wind and solar power into enough energy to power a small office area with next to no pollution.

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For quite a while, I have been researching various types of energy sources (wind, solar, electric, nuclear, etc..) and studying what makes them work and finding the major issue with a few ways of how energy is created, pollution. The top 3 energy sources that cause the most/worst pollution are Coal, Natural gas, and Nuclear energy, with coal being the worst. After reading about the amount of pollution being caused by these energy sources, I decided to start researching and developing a single device that could be used to convert multiple sources of energy into a primary source of clean renewable energy.

The back of the generator will have a connection area for either:
-2 USB ports and 2 outlets
-4 USB ports and one outlet

Of course, this generator won't be able to power an entire building or charge a device in seconds, but it will be able to power a small office area that has:
-A computer (non-gaming)
-Printer
-Phone/tablet charger (minimal usage while charging)
-Lamp
-Possibly more depending on the amount of power needed for each device.

The generator itself is approximately 17x6x11 inches and will conserve its own energy as long as it can get enough and use each mode at different times such as:
-Solar at night, the panel will charge during the day.

This unit will produce next to no pollution while activated and will have a case/cover for the safety of younger children and animals.

The unit will use the following resources:
-Solar energy to store up for later hours
-Wind for outdoor use or if the generator is placed on a windowsill/ledge.

The unit will be made up of various parts that will take some time for assembly.

The baseplate of the unit will be approximately 2 inches thick and will have points for being bolted down to keep it stabilized. (Recommended but not mandatory)

The case/cover will be removable in case of repairs and/or faster cooling, this will also be waterproof for increased protection for outdoor areas.

The colors will vary depending on which parts will get the most heat, water, wind, etc.. The colors also serve another purpose, the colors make it easier to point out the gears, screws/screw points, and major components within the unit.

The MK I platform of the generator will most likely only use wind and solar energy and then be able to use gravity by the time the MK II platform is released for better stability and fewer issues for earlier release and a better starting point for the MK II platform.

The area that the solar panel is placed will be approximately 4.5x2.5x5 inches in order to contain all of the wires and components. This area will most likely be removable to make it easier for the initial setup and maintenance.

More details to be revealed as the research and development continues.